The #1 Mexican restaurant in Denver right now—and the rest of the top 30, according to diners

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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Denver by diners

Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.

It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."

According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food , and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.

These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?

To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Denver using data from Yelp . Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.

Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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#30. Tacos La Tapatia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 4535 Thompson Court Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Ni Tuyo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 730 South University Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Taco Uprising

- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 2849 Welton St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. McDevitt Taco Supply

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3560 Brighton Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos, Street Vendors, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Tacos Selene

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Santa Fe Drive Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Taqueria La Familia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2642 West 32nd Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Alma Fonda Fina

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 2556 15th St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. La Keka Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3130 South Sheridan Blvd. Home Depot Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Mile High Pupusas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 810 Vallejo St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Salvadoran, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Toro Food Concepts

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1018 East 11th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Taquitos Jalisco

- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 3300 North Downing St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. La Villa Real

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2787 West Alameda Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Marquez Food

- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1702 Wazee St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. 20th Street Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1123 20th St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Tacos El Herradero

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 400 Federal Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Taco Connection

- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 733 16th St. Mall Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Rancho Alegria

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 5595 North Pecos St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Tacos Los Gueros

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 3010 North Speer Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Taquizas El Caña

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 5496 Federal Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Tacos los Guerreros

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2000 Kipling St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Street Vendors, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Limon Y Sal

- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2400 East 88th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Neveria Bule Bule

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3941 Morrison Road Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Specialty Food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. K Rico To Go

- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 4665A Paris St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Taquitos More

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1365 Federal Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Tortas Y Tacos Mollo Y Rifle

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 8980 East Hampden Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Clamato Time

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 7150 North Pecos St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Fritangas La Pili

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1733 West Mississippi Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Carnitas Estilo Michoacan

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1130 South Federal Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Machetes Gourmet

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 12050 East 47th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Hell's tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 990 Federal Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.